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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.24, 362.88 and 184.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.24, 362.88 and 184.96 is: 277.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.24 : 362.88 = 184.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.24/362.88 = 184.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.24x = 362.88 × 184.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.24x = 67,118.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,118.28/242.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.07

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